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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 570.90 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 570.90 and 198.02 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 570.90 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/570.90 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 570.90 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 113,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,046.76/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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